Western Hills Church, Temple, TX

Scripture:  John 13:1-5, John 13:12-17, Matthew 26:26-29, John 19:28-30, Luke 23:46, Matthew 27:51-54,                    Romans 5:8 Speaker:  Scott Meyer Summary: The sermon begins with a reflection on pivotal historical events, like the Challenger explosion, that change everything, leading into the central theme—the crucifixion of Jesus as the defining moment of history. Jesus, knowing his impen...

Scripture:  John 11 Speaker:  Scott Meyer Summary:  This message emphasizes the central question of faith: "Who is Jesus?" and explores the tension between human suffering and divine timing, illustrating how God’s delays are not necessarily denials. The message highlights that Jesus not only performs miracles but also enters into human grief, empathizing with those who suffer. The raising of Lazar...

Scripture:  Luke 15:1-2, Luke 15:3-7, Luke 15:8-10, Luke 15:11-32 Speaker:  Scott Meyer Summary: The sermon focuses on the theme of being lost and found, drawing from Luke 15, where Jesus shares three parables—the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the prodigal son—to illustrate God's relentless pursuit of those who are spiritually lost. Scott highlights that God's heart longs for His lost children an...

Scripture:  John 1:18, John 1:2-9, John 1:40-42, John 2:7-10 Speaker:  Scott Meyer Summary: Scott Meyer, Lead Minister, brings a message from Chapter 23 of The Story. The sermon emphasizes how the presence of Jesus transforms lives. It explains that Jesus did not come to introduce a new religion but to fulfill and reveal God's nature, making Him accessible and personal. The message highlights four...

Scripture:  John 1:1-5, Luke 1:46-55,  Luke 2:17-20,  Matthew 2:11-12, Matthew 2:16 Speaker:  Scott Meyer Summary:  The sermon focuses on the transition from God's 400 years of silence to the birth of Jesus, marking the fulfillment of God's promises. Scott compares this moment to the opening of an epic story, using the Gospel of John to highlight Jesus as the divine Word and light that shatters da...

Scriptures:  Ezra 7:8-10, Malachi  4:4-5, Luke 24:7, John1:1 Speaker:  Scott Meyer Summary:  The sermon focuses on the transition from the Old Testament to the New Testament, emphasizing the theme of renewal through the books of Ezra, Nehemiah, and Malachi. It highlights how God used the pagan King Artaxerxes to fulfill His promise by allowing the Jewish people to return and rebuild their temple a...

Scripture:  Esther 4:14-16,Esther 6:6-10, Esther 9:20-22, Galatians 3:13, Philippians 2:6-11 Speaker:  Scott Meyer Summary: The sermon focuses on the story of Esther and how God's providence works even when He seems silent. It highlights the key characters—King Xerxes, Esther, Mordecai, and Haman—and the unfolding drama of Haman's plot to destroy the Jews, which is ultimately overturned through Es...

Scriptures:  Ezra 1:1-4, Ezra 4:24, Haggai 1:2-9, Haggai 2:6-7, John 2:19-21, Ephesians 2:19-22 Speaker:  Scott Meyer Summary:  This sermon focuses on the concept of completing the work God has started in us, drawing parallels to the Israelites rebuilding the temple under Ezra and Haggai's leadership. It highlights how the people initially began rebuilding the temple with enthusiasm but were distr...

Scripture:  Daniel 1:1-6, Daniel 1:8, Daniel 2:14, Daniel 3:16-18, Isaiah 43:2, Daniel 6:5, Daniel 8:10 Speaker:  Scott Meyer Summary: This sermon focuses on living faithfully as Christians in a culture that feels foreign or opposed to God’s values, using the story of Daniel and his friends in Babylon as an example. It emphasizes four key tips: maintain hope and trust in God’s word, resist bittern...

Scripture:  Jeremiah 2:13, Lamentations 3:22-24, Ezekiel 37:11-14,  Speaker:  Scott Meyer Summary: This sermon emphasizes the faithfulness of God even in challenging and dark seasons of life. It recounts the story of the Israelites during their exile, focusing on the messages of the prophets Jeremiah and Ezekiel. The central theme is that God's discipline is not meant to punish but to restore and...

Scripture:  Matthew 16:13-20, Matthew 28:16-20, Acts 1:6-8, 1 Peter 2:4-10 Speaker:  Scott Meyer Summary:  The sermon emphasizes the enduring relevance of the church in 2025, built on an unshakable foundation—Jesus Christ, the Son of the Living God. It highlights the church's unstoppable mission to make and grow disciples, rooted in the teachings of Jesus and empowered by the Holy Spirit.  Scott t...

Scripture:  1 Kings 16:29-33, 1 Kings 17:1,  1 Kings 18:16-26, 1 Kings 18:30-39, John 14:6 Speaker:  Scott Seela Summary: The sermon centers on the story of Elijah challenging the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel, emphasizing the need for decisive faith in God. It begins by highlighting Israel's wavering between worshiping God and Baal, which Elijah calls out as dangerous indecision. Through a dra...

Scripture:  Isaiah 6:1-8, Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 53:1-5 Speaker:  Scott Meyer Summary: The sermon begins with a story illustrating how we often mistake provision for the provider, setting the stage for the central message: God's sovereignty and presence amidst uncertainty and darkness. Drawing from Isaiah 6, it emphasizes that while earthly powers and securities may falter, God remains "high and exal...

Scripture:  1Kings 12:1-14, 1 Kings 12:25-31, Ephesians 2:14-16 Speaker:  Scott Meyer Summary:  The sermon, "Going Dark," explores themes of insecurity, division, and redemption through the story of two kings, Rehoboam and Jeroboam, from 1 Kings. It highlights how their insecurities and failure to seek God's guidance led to a divided kingdom and spiritual darkness, illustrating the dangers of lead...

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:5-14, 1 Kings 4:29-34, James 1:5, Proverbs 1:7, 1 Kings 11:1-4, Hebrews 12:1 Speaker:  Scott Meyer Summary:  The sermon emphasizes the journey of wisdom and obedience to God, using the story of Solomon as a central theme. It explores how Solomon, despite his initial humility and prayer for a "listening heart," eventually fell into disobedience, influenced by distractions and e...

Scripture:  2 Samuel 11-12 Speaker:  Scott Meyer Summary: This sermon discusses King David's downfall, emphasizing the perils of unchecked sin and the need for repentance. David's story, involving Bathsheba and Uriah, illustrates how sin begins subtly but can grow into significant consequences when left unaddressed. The speaker draws parallels to modern struggles, highlighting the importance of ac...

Scripture:  1 Samuel 17 Speaker:  Scott Meyer Summary: Scott Meyer, Lead Minister, brings a message from Chapter 11 of THE STORY. The sermon revolves around the story of David and Goliath as a metaphor for faith, courage, and trust in God during life's battles. Scott emphasizes that every battle we face, no matter how daunting, is an opportunity for God to demonstrate His faithfulness, as seen in...

Scripture:  1 Samuel 1:1-20; 1 Samuel 8:4-7; 1 Samuel 8:10-18 Speaker:  Scott Meyer Summary:  This sermon explores themes of prayer, faith, and waiting on God through the story of Hannah in the Bible. Hannah, who longed for a child, persistently prayed to God even as years passed without an answer, demonstrating the importance of leaning into God rather than giving up when prayers seem unanswered....

Scripture:  Book of Ruth Speaker:  Scott Seela Summary: The sermon is a retelling of the story of Ruth, highlighting her loyalty to her mother-in-law Naomi and her faith in God. When Naomi loses her husband and sons in Moab, she decides to return to Bethlehem, and Ruth pledges to stay by her side, adopting Naomi’s people and God. In Bethlehem, Ruth meets Boaz, who notices her dedication and eventu...

Scripture:  Judges 2:10-16, Judges 10:16, Judges 2:10, Deuteronomy 6:4-7, Judges 21:25, Romans 5:8 Speaker:  Scott Meyer Summary: This sermon emphasizes the cycle of Israel's rebellion, repentance, and deliverance in the Book of Judges. It begins by illustrating how Israel repeatedly turns away from God, faces oppression, and then cries out for rescue, only to fall back into idolatry once a judge...

Scripture:  Joshua 3:1-9; Joshua 3:15-16; Proverbs3:5-6; Matthew  6:33; Philippians 4:6-7; Joshua 1:6; Joshua 2:9-11; Romans 8:37-39 Speaker:  Scott Meyer Summary: The sermon focuses on the theme of stepping out in faith to claim the promises of God. Scott begins by telling the story of a man who lost access to his cryptocurrency, using it as a metaphor for how we sometimes struggle to access what...

Scripture:  Numbers 11:4-6;Numbers 14:2-4;Numbers 14:26-35;Numbers 21:4-9;    John 3:14-15 Speaker:  Scott Meyer Summary: As the Israelites continue their journey from Egypt to the Promised Land, they face a time of wandering and complaining. Their frustrations are very much like our own when we take a family road trip. The grumbling begins soon after the departure. The Israelites grumbled despite...

Scripture: Exodus 24:8;Exodus 25:8;Genesis 34:6-7;Exodus 34:10;Exodus 34:14;Exodus 40:34-35;John 1:14;I Corinthians 3:16;Ephesians 1:13-14 Speaker:  Justin Hammond, Youth Minister Summary:  Justin Hammond, Youth Minister, brings a message from Chapter 5 of THE STORY. This message is focused on the theme of God’s presence and faithfulness, using the narrative of the Israelites in Exodus as a founda...

Scripture:  Exodus 2:7-10, Exodus 3:13-14, Exodus 5:2, Exodus 6:6-8, Exodus 4:22-23, Exodus 12:12-13, Exodus 7:12, I Corinthians 5:7, Ephesians 1:7 Speaker:  Scott Meyer Summary:  The sermon reflects on the identity of God and His power to deliver His people, focusing on the story of Moses and the Exodus. It begins by addressing the question, "Who is God?" and explains that God consistently reveal...

Series:  THE STORY:  The Lord is With You Scripture:  Genesis 39:17-20; Genesis 40:23; Genesis 50:15-21;                    Genesis 50:24-26; Hebrews 11:22 Speaker:  Scott Meyer Summary: This sermon focuses on the story of Joseph from the book of Genesis and draws lessons from his experiences of betrayal, adversity, and faithfulness. You will notice that even when Joseph faced great hardships—bein...